6525--BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Biosense CARTO 3 Mapping Biosense CARTO 3 Mapping System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 is seeking to procure a Biosense CARTO 3 Navigation and Mapping System for the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System in Reno, Nevada. The solicitation (36C26125Q0338) is for a brand name or equal electrophysiology mapping system and ablation generator with specific technical requirements including 3D mapping capabilities, multi-point mapping software, and hybrid navigation functions. Evaluation of quotes will be based on five key factors: proposed system capabilities, delivery/installation timelines, pricing, manufacturer authorization, and compliance with subcontracting limitations. Potential vendors must submit comprehensive documentation, including authorization letters and detailed system specifications. The original response deadline was March 28, 2025, but has been extended to May 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM EDT, with quotes to be submitted under NAICS code 334510 for Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) distributors, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The procurement encompasses 12 line items including the primary CARTO 3 System, various carts, workstation components, signal processing units, module kits, and software upgrades. Each line item requires vendors to specify the manufacturer, country of origin, and manufacturer part number. The system will be deployed at the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System, with vendors required to provide detailed specifications for each component. The solicitation includes the FAR 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies clause and requires vendors to submit signed certifications. While specific award value is not detailed, the procurement represents a significant medical technology investment for the VA healthcare system, focusing on advanced electrophysiology mapping equipment.